Retail

UK retailers set for holiday spending boost despite consumer caution

After a turbulent year for retail, Shopify's latest Holiday Retail Report brings welcome news for UK businesses. The UK is the only international market where consumers are expected to increase their spending significantly during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024. The report reveals a projected 21 percent rise in average spending per shopper,...

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Retail |In Pictures

R.M Williams opens first store outside Australia since 2017

Heritage Australian footwear, apparel and accessories business R.M.Williams is continuing its investing in the UK with a new store in Marlow, Buckinghamshire to boost international growth. The new store marks the brand’s first to open outside Australia since 2017 and is part of R.M.Williams’ expansion strategy targeting UK towns and cities “with...

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Fashion

Labels to watch: ‘Happy brands’ - children’s clothing for adults

Children’s clothing is not only cute but often also funny, comfortable and puts the wearer in a good mood. No wonder then that the question arises ‘Why isn’t this available in adult sizes too?’ If you have had enough of drab adult clothes in the usual grey, black and blue tones, the three ‘happy brands’ that FashionUnited is featuring below will...

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Fashion |IN PICTURES

Boudoirs and baby dolls: 14 Women's trends for SS25 decoded

With the women's spring/summer 2025 fashion weeks behind us, it's now time to take stock of the trends unveiled at the "Big Four". Between reiterations of already fashionable pieces and novelties inspired by the 18th century, the upcoming summer season continues the cycle of a fashion that never runs out of steam. 1920s From left to right:...

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